ELYON International is seeking an experienced Scrum Master / Project Manager to lead a feature team in Agile practices. The role involves facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching team members, managing product backlogs, and fostering communication and collaboration to achieve project goals.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Scrum Master for a feature team, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Coach team members on Agile principles and practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum methodologies
- Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment on user stories and acceptance criteria
- Remove impediments and obstacles that may hinder the team's progress, fostering a culture of problem-solving and accountability
- Monitor team performance metrics and provide insights to drive continuous improvement in processes and delivery
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between team members, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives
- Support the team in achieving their commitments and maintaining a sustainable pace of work
- Promote a culture of innovation and experimentation within the team, encouraging the exploration of new ideas and technologies
- Act as a servant leader, empowering team members and fostering a positive team environment
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably with cloud-based projects
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban
- Proficient in using the agile project management Azure DevOps (ADO) tool
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is preferred
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus
- Proven ability to guide teams, programs, and work streams towards a cohesive set of objectives
- Medical/Dental (optional)
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional)
- Optional Life Insurance